Candle Safety
Always use a candle holder with all candles.
The metal jacket on ‘tea light’ candles is designed to hold the wax and is not a holder. This jacket can get as hot as an oven, so it can easily scorch or set fire to its surrounding area if not in a holder.
Never put candles directly onto plastic surfaces such as window sills or in bath rooms.
Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. A wagging pet tail or jumping animal can easily knock a candles over and start a fire.
Do not light candles near curtains or window blinds. If the window is open be aware that a breeze can easily blow flammable materials such as curtains onto candles and start a fire.
Blow candles out before you leave the room they and check all candles are extinguished as part of your bedroom routine on an evening.
Stop, Drop and Roll
If your clothes catch fire, do not panic. Panicking or running around can fan the flames and make the fire worse. Drop to the floor and roll back and forth until the flames are out.
If you would like advice smoking safely, the use of candles or any other area of fire safety, please call 0345-2234221 to arrange a Home Fire Safety Visit from the crew at your local fire station.